NAFFE
- National Association of Future Federal Executives
"Building Tomorrow's Federal Leaders Today"
OUR
HISTORY
We
have a rich history that traces back to its formation in 1980. The
organization emerged from the need to promote Federal public service
within the community and to ensure that Federal policies worked
towards achieving a Federal Workforce representative of the nation's
population. With a specific focus on senior leadership positions
ranging from GS 12 through the Senior Executive Service (SES), we
have been at the forefront of empowering and developing
professionals for executive roles in the Federal government.
We
were established in 1980 with the aim of advocating for the hiring
of federal employees into senior policy positions and providing
executive leadership career development training. A group of over 40
dedicated individuals came together to lay the foundation of the
organization and propel its mission forward.
Israel
Valdez served as one the founders and the first
President, setting the stage for its growth and impact.
Following his tenure was Gil Chavez.
Gil
Chavez, one of the organization's founders, assumed the
position of President, serving for an impressive 6 years. His
dedication and commitment helped solidify our organizations role as
a vital force in leadership development within the Federal
government.
Gil
Sandate followed as the third President, leading the
organization from 1987 to 1988. Under Mr. Sandate's leadership
during this time, he took the lead together with members of
congress, to push for a Congressional Hearings on the Status of
federal Employment in the Federal Government, which were held in
1988. The torch was then passed to Alex De la Garza.
Alex
De la Garza, continued to steer tyhe organizayion
towards its goals. He was succeeded by Manuel Oliverez.
Manuel Oliverez, served until December 2005. Under his leadership, he expanded its reach and impact, fostering an environment of opportunity and advancement for federal professionals in the Federal government.
Jose
Osegueda took over as President and continued to guide
the organization until 2008, further building upon the foundation
laid by his predecessors.
Al
Gallegos stepped into the current role of the National
President in 2015, bringing his expertise and vision to lead the
organization towards new horizons. He has been instrumental in
furthering the organizations mission, empowering and inspiring a new
generation of federal professionals and ensuring their
representation in senior executive ranks.
Current
Status - Today, we boast a diverse membership from
varied agencies across the nation and within the metro area. This
wide representation underscores the organization's commitment to
inclusivity and collaboration in achieving its objectives.
Agencies
such as the Department of Defense, US Coast Guard, US Air Force, US
Army, US Navy, Department of Agriculture, Department of Homeland
Security, Department of the Interior, Department of Education,
Department of the Treasury, Department of Justice, Department of
Commerce, Department of Transportation, Department of Labor,
Department of Veterans Affairs, Department of Housing and Urban
Development, Defense Logistics Agency, Equal Employment Opportunity
Commission, Environmental Protection Agency, Federal Maritime
Commission, Federal Communications Commission, Federal Trade
Commission, Federal Aviation Administration, General Schedule
Administration, National Geospatial Agency, State Department, US
Agency for International Development, US Postal Service, and
Virginia and Maryland members all contribute to the diversity and
strength of our organization.
Throughout
its history, our organization has remained steadfast in its
commitment to empower, energize, and inspire federal professionals,
working tirelessly to ensure a more diverse and representative
Federal workforce. By fostering partnerships, disseminating
information, providing training, and collaborating with Federal
agencies, we continue to make a significant impact in promoting
federal leadership and advocating for all.
NAFFE | 1750 Pennsylvania Ave NW # 27206,
Washington D.C. 20038 | (202) 315-3942 | president@nahfe.org
| @ 2016 NAFFE